Many GTA Online players are concerned about how much money will be required for the upcoming Mansions DLC, which is expected to be one of the most expensive updates ever released. With the DLC launching on December 9, players still have time to prepare, especially since the recently released teaser missions provide valuable discounts that help estimate the update’s total cost.

Costs of Previous GTA Online DLCs
To predict the cost of the Mansions DLC, it’s helpful to examine the price range of the last five major updates (all prices exclude upgrades and trade-price discounts):

· San Andreas Mercenaries (2023) – Approx. $30 million for 14 vehicles

· The Chop Shop (2023 December Update) – Approx. $40 million for 16 vehicles + Salvage Yard

· Bottom Dollar Bounties (2024) – Approx. $48 million for all content

· Agents of Sabotage (2024 December Update) – Nearly $50 million including 14 vehicles + the Garment Factory

· Money Fronts (2025 Summer DLC) – Approx. $35 million for 10 vehicles + three new businesses

Overall, most recent DLCs cost around $40 million, with December updates traditionally being the most expensive of the year.

Estimating the Price of Mansions
Mansions are expected to be the priciest properties in GTA Online so far. For comparison:

· Galaxy Super Yacht – up to $8 million

· Kosatka Submarine – up to $10 million

Considering this, the base price of a mansion will likely fall between $10 million and $20 million, not including upgrades. With upgrades, the total cost could rise another several million.

Starting November 13th, players can unlock a $2 million discount on any mansion plus a free $1 million, effectively reducing the price by $3 million. This large discount suggests that mansions could be significantly more expensive than usual properties, possibly ranging from $20 million to $40 million before upgrades.

Potential Mansion Categories
To cater to both casual players and high-end grinders, Rockstar may introduce different mansion tiers:

- Lower-tier mansions: $5–10 million

- High-end luxury mansions: $20–50 million

If mansions include garages similar to office properties, garages capable of storing 50 vehicles may cost an additional $1–2 million.

Two mansions are confirmed so far, though it remains unknown whether players can purchase one or multiple. If multiple purchases are allowed, total costs will increase significantly.

Expected Vehicle and Clothing Costs
Rockstar is expected to release 6–8 vehicles on launch day, with another 7 vehicles being drip-fed throughout the update until March. These vehicles will mainly be supercars and high-end sports cars, with supercars typically costing around $5–6 million when fully upgraded. HSW (next-gen) upgrades will add an extra $1–2 million per vehicle. There will also be luxury SUVs and Rolls-Royce-type cars, priced between $2.5–4 million each when fully upgraded. Additionally, police vehicles like the FIB Buffalo and police helicopters are expected to be added, costing $4–5 million each, totaling around $10–15 million.

Expect at least one luxury transport option (like a jet, helicopter, or boat) as well, likely costing $2–6 million. As for clothing, new luxury outfits could be priced between $100,000–200,000 each, and with around 10 new outfits expected, the total for clothing could reach $1–2 million.

Total Estimated Cost of the Mansions DLC
After adding up the expected costs of mansions, vehicles, upgrades, clothing, and all drip-fed content, the total price of the new update is projected to be around $45 million with trade prices and discounts, or about $55 million without them. For launch day, players should prepare around $20 million, which is enough to buy one mansion and a few fully upgraded vehicles. Anyone planning to purchase every item released in the DLC should aim for a final target budget of about $50 million.

It is highly recommended to complete the teaser missions before December 7, as they provide a valuable $3 million discount and currently offer double rewards, or even quadruple rewards for GTA+ members. This gives players an easy opportunity to reduce the overall cost of the update.

The Mansions DLC is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated and expensive updates in GTA Online’s history—possibly the biggest since the Cayo Perico Heist (2020). With luxury properties, high-end vehicles, new missions, and potentially new businesses, the update caters especially to endgame players who have been requesting mansions for over a decade. Whether you choose to buy GTA 5 money or grind your way up, having enough cash will be essential to fully enjoy this expensive DLC.

With three weeks remaining before launch, now is the perfect time to earn the necessary funds and prepare for one of GTA